Recreation Assistant - Instructor
Salary
$15.72 Hourly
Location
City of Yuma, AZ
Job Type
Irregular Part-time
Job Number
2026-00180
Department
Parks and Recreation
Division
Youth Activities-53
Opening Date
08/12/2026
FLSA
Non-Exempt
- Description
- Benefits
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Summary
Open Until Filled with a first review date of Wednesday August 19, 2026
Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!
We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as Recreation Assistant - Instructor, working with the Department of Parks & Recreation - Youth Activities Division. The ideal candidate will be a flexible and fun individual assigned duties and activities that provide an entertaining experience.
Under basic supervision, may perform a wide variety of activities in the safe delivery of general recreation, programs, and events. Depending on area of assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, providing coaching, instruction, and supervision to recreation program participants; leading the setup and operation of equipment and venues for events, programs, and facilities; monitoring the operation and maintenance at event sites; and/or providing bartending, beverage and food services for restaurant, banquet, and event customers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the "Yuma Way", and complies with all City policies and procedures.
- Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
- Resolves routine problems encountered in performance of work assignments.
- Performs related duties as assigned (see below).
Recreation Assistant/Instructor
- Assists in preparing and coordinating program activities for a wide variety of age groups and special populations; duties will vary according to job assignment and individual skills.
- Coordinates programs, activities, excursions and events; collects and distributes supplies and materials for events.
- Organizes activities; schedules, inspects and prepares venues; assists with instructing, coaching, officiating, and/or scorekeeping games.
- Acts as recreation leader, coach and referee for organized activities; explains and enforces rules and proper behavior; safety standards and good sportsmanship.
- Supervises program participants, and regulations and safety precautions at indoor and outdoor facilities; maintains discipline, monitors behavior, enforces rules, and resolves issues; monitors program activities, and assists participants in activities and programs; reports and resolves complaints, requests, safety conditions, security issues, and illegal activities.
- Supervises various programs and activities; verifies that supplies, equipment and facilities are in order and recommends supply needs to the supervisor.
- Picks up trash and debris, and assists in the general maintenance of grounds, venue, and equipment; and prepares for play and special events; cleans, inspects and maintains bleachers, restrooms, lighting and periphery.
- Sets up, tears down, and maintains facilities for events and scheduled programs; maintains general appearance of facilities by cleaning areas in and around the facility, sweeping floors, checking and restocking restrooms, cleaning and arranging equipment, and other general maintenance duties.
- Instructs various arts, crafts and games, explaining the rules and techniques; evaluates individual performance and the effectiveness of instructional programs.
- Prepares and sells food, beverages, admissions, and merchandise to customers.
- May maintain routine attendance and participant records as necessary.
- Responds to requests for information within the scope of authority and training.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training, and Experience
- No specific education or prior experience is required.
- Customer service or maintenance experience, or participation in group programs, is preferred.
- Must be at least 15 years of age.
Recreation Assistant/Instructor
- One (1) year of experience teaching, playing, or participating in organized recreational programs; or
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of:
- City policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of persons using municipal recreational facilities, programs, sporting competitions, and equipment.
- Rules for athletic games and sporting competitions.
- Arts and Crafts techniques.
Skill in:
- Overseeing and controlling activities and participants.
- Creating a safe and functional event environment, following established safety procedures and protocols, and protecting participants from personal injury.
- Promoting a positive environment, good personal behavior, and safety standards.
- Providing effective customer service and dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- Following and understanding verbal and written instructions and procedures.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Arizona State Driver's License, Food Handler's permit/County Health Department Certificate, and Arizona liquor law Title 4 training may be required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed indoors and outdoors at City recreation facilities and venues; must maintain physical standards prescribed by the City; may be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects.
The City of Yuma offers the following benefits:
- SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE - Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.
- WORKERS COMP. - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees.
- UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.
- SICK LEAVE - Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. Irregular part-time employees will accrue .0333 hours of sick leave for every hour they work. The annual accrual is maxed at 40 hours of sick leave.
- HOLIDAYS- Part-time irregular or Seasonal employees who work the day of the City recognized holiday will be paid holiday pay for the amount of hours worked that day, up to eight hours. No holiday pay will be earned for days designated as "observed days". The following are City-recognized holidays:
- New Years Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January)
- Presidents Day (third Monday in February)
- Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day (First Monday in September)
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day After Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- Additional Day in conjunction with Christmas
- SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT - The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This includes City owned and operated vehicles. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or operated facilities and/or vehicles.
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By marking "Yes", I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions must be verifiable in the education and/or work experience section of my job application.
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A valid Drivers License is required at the time of application, do you possess a valid Drivers License? An Arizona Drivers License will be required, if hired.
- Yes, I possess a valid Arizona State Drivers License.
- Yes, I possess a valid Drivers License from a state other than Arizona AND I agree to obtain a valid Arizona Drivers License as required.
- No, I do not have a valid Drivers License.
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Please select your age range from the following options:
- 15 years of age
- 16 to 17 years of age
- 18+ years of age
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Do you have one (1) year of experience teaching, playing, or participating in organized recreational programs (Must be verifiable in the Work History part of this application)?
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Please mark the areas in which you have at least one (1) year of experience in.
- Kayaking
- Outdoor Recreation
- Outdoor Sports
- Youth Recreation
- Early Childhood Development
- Fine Arts/Theater/Dance
- Other
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If you answered "Other" above, please list any other areas of experience you would like to be considered for below. If this question does not apply, please enter N/A.
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This is an irregular part-time position and with a varied schedule, not to exceed 28 hours per week. Do you agree to these terms?
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The rate of pay for this position is $15.7183 hourly. Are you agreeable to these terms?
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Employer City of Yuma
Address One City Plaza
Yuma, Arizona, 85364-1436
Phone (928) 373-5125
Website http://www.YumaAz.gov